Now Reading
Muslims Are Raising Money to Fix a Jewish Cemetery That Was Vandalized

Muslims Are Raising Money to Fix a Jewish Cemetery That Was Vandalized

Earlier this week, vandals destroyed more than 170 headstones at a Jewish cemetery outside St. Louis. The vandalism comes as dozens of Jewish community centers around the country receive threats of violence as a part of a disturbing rise of anti-Semitism.

[twitter]

[/twitter]

However, in St. Louis, one group is making a statement and standing with the Jewish community: Muslim activists.

Two prominent Muslim activists in the area launched a crowdfunding campaign to repair the damaged graves, explaining on the page,

[lborder]

Through this campaign, we hope to send a united message from the Jewish and Muslim communities that there is no place for this type of hate, desecration, and violence in America.

[/lborder]

 

So far, the “Muslims United to Repair Jewish Cemetery” campaign has already raised more than $62,000.

They aren’t alone in their campaign to fight religious violence in America. The Council on American Islamic Relations is now offering a $5,000 reward for anyone who can help identify those responsible for making the bomb threats.

View Comments (0)

Leave a Reply

© 2023 RELEVANT Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Scroll To Top

You’re reading our ad-supported experience

For our premium ad-free experience, including exclusive podcasts, issues and more, subscribe to

Plans start as low as $2.50/mo